# Bill Partington

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**William E. Partington III** (born 1968)[1] is an American politician and attorney who currently serves as a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) member of the [Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives) representing the [28th district](/source/Florida's_28th_House_of_Representatives_district), which comprises northern parts of [Volusia County](/source/Volusia_County,_Florida), including [Ormond Beach](/source/Ormond_Beach,_Florida) and [Daytona Beach](/source/Daytona_Beach,_Florida).[2][3] He previously served as [Mayor](/source/Mayoralty_in_the_United_States) of [Ormond Beach](/source/Ormond_Beach,_Florida) from 2016 to 2024 and as a member of the [Ormond Beach City Commission](/source/Ormond_Beach_City_Commission) from 2004 to 2016.

## Early life and education

William E. Partington III was born in 1968 in [Daytona Beach, Florida](/source/Daytona_Beach,_Florida).[4] He graduated from [Mainland High School](/source/Mainland_High_School) in 1986. Partington earned an associate degree from [Daytona State College](/source/Daytona_State_College) before receiving his bachelor's in communications from the [University of Central Florida](/source/University_of_Central_Florida). He then went on to graduate from [Loyola University New Orleans](/source/Loyola_University_New_Orleans) with a [Juris Doctor](/source/Juris_Doctor) in 1995.[5]

## Political career

Partington worked as an assistant public defender from 1996 to 2001. He has worked as an assistant state attorney for the [Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida](/source/Circuit_court_(Florida)) since 2007.[6]

### Ormond Beach

Partington was elected to the Ormond Beach [Commission](/source/City_commission_government) for Zone 4 in 2004. He was re-elected to six consecutive terms and served as [deputy mayor](/source/Deputy_mayor) during his last three terms.[7] He was elected [mayor](/source/Mayor) of Ormond Beach in June 2016.[6] Partington served four terms as mayor until he retired to run for Florida House in 2024.[8][9] He was succeeded by fellow [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_of_Florida) Jason Leslie.[10]

### Florida House of Representatives

Partington announced his candidacy for [district 28](/source/Florida's_28th_House_of_Representatives_district) for the Florida House of Representatives in March 2023.[11] After winning the August [primary](/source/Primary_election) uncontested, he was elected to the [Florida Legislature](/source/Florida_Legislature) in November [2024](/source/2024_Florida_House_of_Representatives_election).[12][13] He was officially sworn into office on November 19, 2024.[14]

## Personal life

Partington married his wife Lori in 1993. They have three daughters and live in [Ormond Beach, Florida](/source/Ormond_Beach,_Florida).[1][15]

## References

1. ["Bill Partington"](https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4912&LegislativeTermId=91). *[Florida House of Representatives](/source/Florida_House_of_Representatives)*. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. De Peña, Luis Xavier (August 29, 2024). ["Florida House District 28 General Debate: Hannoush vs. Navarra vs. Partington"](https://www.wesh.com/article/house-district-28-debate-hannoush-navarra-partington/62007390). *[WESH](/source/WESH)*. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

1. ["Bill Partington"](https://ballotpedia.org/Bill_Partington). *Ballotpedia*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. ["Candidate: Bill Partington"](https://www.voterfocus.com/CampaignFinance/candidate_pr.php?op=cv&e=27&c=volusia&ca=643&rellevel=4&committee=N). *Volusia County Supervisor of Elections*. 2020-03-10.

1. ["William E Partington III"](https://www.floridabar.org/directories/find-mbr/profile/?num=75876). *[The Florida Bar](/source/The_Florida_Bar)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Holt, Tony (June 27, 2016). ["Bill Partington becomes mayor-elect of Ormond Beach"](https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2016/06/27/bill-partington-becomes-mayor-elect-of-ormond-beach/27569903007/). *[The Daytona Beach News-Journal](/source/The_Daytona_Beach_News-Journal)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Breunlin, Erica (November 8, 2016). ["Selby, Littleton claim commission seats in Ormond"](https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/09/selby-littleton-claim-commission-seats-in-ormond/24590893007/). *[The Daytona Beach News-Journal](/source/The_Daytona_Beach_News-Journal)*. Retrieved October 8, 2025.

1. Carillo, Brenno (September 16, 2022). ["Ormond Beach mayoral race: Mayor Bill Partington faces new challenge from Rob Bridger"](https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2022/09/16/ormond-beach-mayor-bill-partington-challenged-rob-bridger/10364686002/). *[The Daytona Beach News-Journal](/source/The_Daytona_Beach_News-Journal)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Williams, Sierra (October 16, 2024). ["After 21 years, Ormond Beach mayor says goodbye at final City Commission meeting"](https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2024/oct/16/after-20-years-ormond-beach-mayor-says-tearful-goodbye-at-final-city-commission-meeting/). *observerlocalnews.com*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Zaffiro-Kean, Eileen (November 5, 2024). ["Shocker: Loads of incumbents knocked out of office in Volusia County municipal elections"](https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2024/11/05/volusia-county-local-government-election-result-roundup/76058251007/). *[The Daytona Beach News-Journal](/source/The_Daytona_Beach_News-Journal)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Almenas, Jarleene (March 8, 2023). ["Partington to run for Florida House"](https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2023/mar/08/partington-to-run-for-florida-house/). *observerlocalnews.com*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. ["Florida Primary Election Results"](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/08/20/us/elections/results-florida-primary.html). *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)*. August 20, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.

1. Harper, Mark (November 5, 2024). ["Volusia, Flagler maintains all-red delegation, sending six Republicans to Tallahassee"](https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/05/all-republicans-will-represent-volusia-flagler-in-florida-legislature/76046187007/). *[The Daytona Beach News-Journal](/source/The_Daytona_Beach_News-Journal)*. Retrieved 2024-12-09.

1. Cooper, Amber Jo (November 19, 2024). ["Newly elected Florida lawmakers sworn in, marking start of 2024-2026 legislative term"](https://flvoicenews.com/newly-elected-florida-lawmakers-sworn-in-marking-start-of-2024-2025-legislative-term/). *Florida's Voice*. Retrieved December 6, 2024.

1. ["Florida State Rep. Bill Partington"](https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/516526/Bill_Partington.html). *LegiStorm*. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

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